Mundo Man premieres tonight on ABS-CBN

MANILA, Philippines - Beginning today at 11:30 a.m., ABS-CBN airs its first-ever, locally produced drama on a noontime slot, Mundo Man Ay Magunaw, a compelling family drama featuring a formidable ensemble cast that includes Empress, Nikki Gil, Ejay Falcon, Sylvia Sanchez, Allan Paule, Pinky Amador, Jason Gainza, Dianne Medina, Alex Castro, Tessie Tomas and Eula Valdes.

According to Valdes, mothers can surely relate to the story of the new series. “I play the character of a loving mother who would sacrifice everything just to be reunited with her daughters,” she said.

Meanwhile, Empress shares her happiness over her new soap. “I’ll be playing a more mature role here. I’m a good daughter who is driven to fight for her family and who is willing to do anything to keep her mother happy. Viewers should also watch out for Ms. Eula in the soap because this time, she is not the villainess.”

Gil, on the other hand, will give life to a power-hungry character whose underlying goal is to gain the acceptance and appreciation of the people she loves. She shared, “As Jennifer La Peña, I will fight to prove that I am the rightful heir of my grandmother.”

Mundo Man Ay Magunaw shares the intertwining lives of Olivia (Valdes) and her daughters Sheryl (Empress) and Jennifer (Gil). After 20 years of imprisonment, Olivia is off to restart her life and rebuild the family she never had. Brought together by circumstances, the three women will realize that no matter how big their differences and conflicts are, they still have to reunite to save each other.

Will Olivia be willing to sacrifice everything just to win the love and bring her daughters back to her arms? Will Sheryl and Jenny surpass the tests of love and ambition when they finally discover the truth?

Mundo Man Ay Magunaw is under the direction of Jeffrey Jeturian and Rechie Del Carmen.